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David Burman, a partner in the firm's Commercial Litigation practice, has more than 30 years of experience in litigation, including antitrust, appellate, class action, consumer protection, constitutional, media, patent and intellectual property, privacy, and other cases. He also counsels clients in these and other areas. He has worked on many high-profile cases, including two U.S. Supreme Court arguments, the trial contesting the 2004 Washington State Governor's election, Costco Wholesale Cor...

Linda B. Clapham is an appellate attorney whose practice focuses on insurance coverage and insurer-related litigation. For more than three decades, she has represented insurance companies in state and federal courts throughout the Pacific Northwest, advising clients on coverage disputes, bad faith claims, appellate strategy, and preservation-of-error issues. Linda regularly works alongside trial counsel to preserve legal issues for appeal and has extensive experience handling appeals from not...

M. Edward Taylor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. M. Edward practices law in Bellevue, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized M. Edward Taylor since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which M. Edward Taylor is held by other lawyers.

Susan O'Toole is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Susan practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Susan O'Toole since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Susan O'Toole is held by other lawyers.

Brad Fisher maintains a diverse civil litigation practice, handling cases involving corporate governance and partnership disputes, breaches of contract and business torts, misuse of trade secrets and other forms of unfair competition, violations of noncompetition covenants, and consumer protection claims, among others. He regularly litigates in both state and federal courts and in arbitration, and represents both defendants and plaintiffs. Brad also regularly represents health care clients in...

Kevin D. Badgley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Kevin D. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin D. Badgley since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kevin D. Badgley is held by other lawyers.

Jeff Frank has practiced in the areas of commercial, construction, and real estate litigation for more than 25 years. He represents public and private owners, port districts, developers, design professionals, and general contractors in construction disputes, real estate contract disputes, claim avoidance, property damage claims, and litigation. He has also handled several “business separation” and shareholder derivative matters for clients in a number of industries, including, rea...

Michelle Pham is a Shareholder and a member of the Intellectual Property and Litigation Practice Groups.

Divorce, complex child custody disputes, collaborative law, and high conflict litigation.

Al Smith, a partner in the firm's Business practice, has more than 25 years of experience in the areas of commercial and finance transactions, bankruptcy, insolvency, and reorganization. He works with numerous companies, including, The Boeing Company, Weinstein Beverage Company, and various private equity funds, on financing and transactional matters. He has represented, among others, London Fog Group, Troutman's Emporium, Vanalco, Vann's, Jore Corporation, and Pederson's Fryer Farms as Chapt...